Designer Jonas Damon strikes again, this time turning his eye to another oft-stashed-in-the-back-of-the-desk object: the Scotch tape dispenser. Recalling a grinning whale, Moby is bound to brighten any desktop.

Measure, measure, and measure again. It’s worth drawing areas on paper and checking again before starting.

Created with a copper-plated zinc alloy, the Cube Collection Copper Tape Dispenser ($85) by Tom Dixon is a true visual statement for any work station.

Photo by: Carlos Detres

Luciano Lorenzatti’s Penguin soap dispenser is playful and minimal, plus it allows for infinite soapy refills. $16

WineStation by Napa Technology, $4,999 If you are a serious wine collector and imbiber, put this in your kitchen. Install the bottles you wish to drink, and the temperature-precise wine dispenses through a tap that will keep an open bottle in pristine condition.

Magnetic Tape Cutter Sleek and minimal, this Magnetic Tape Cutter from designer Kamoi Kakoshi for MT Masking Tape adds beauty to functional office objects. A two-tone camel and cream coloring lends sophistication while the magnetized side adds unique functionality.

Simple yet effective maple-and-brass tape dispenser, £25 from Present & Correct.

The clever design of this deceptively simple soap dispenser allows for easy one-hand operation, thanks to a large pump and a heavy rubber base that provides extra grip.

Areaware wooden tape dispenser designed by Jonas Damon, $35. "How much better looking can a tape dispenser get than this? It’s a wooden masterpiece. Staples should get in on this!"

This brightly colored streamlined dispenser is designed to hold a roll of toilet paper just like a box of tissues.

Starter Kit by Click and Grow, $80 You can now grow basil and chilies, even if you’ve failed with a cactus. Install four AA batteries, fill the tub to the water line, and place the plant where it can get some daily sunshine. The system dispenses water automatically.

Automatic Pet Feeder Now when you go out for a long day, you do not have to worry about who will feed your pet. Automatic pet feeders can be set to a timer, and will release small amounts of food gradually throughout the day. Photo via Luxist.

The tape is removed to reveal the orange grid.

Smart Fridge (RF31FMESBSR) by Samsung, $3,799 This 30.5-cubic-foot fridge has a SodaStream carbon dioxide cartridge in its door to make fizzy water at one of three different levels of effervescence. (Yes, it also dispenses ice and still water.)

Also created using the Ottchil technique, these tape measures were made by master of woodwork Kim Wan-Gyu and designed by Jeong Seok-Yeon.

The full range of 3M's Pebble Collection by Karim: the Post-It Dispenser and Scotch Dispenser each in white, black, and purple.

Part of the Birillo family of products created for Alessi by Italian designer Piero Lissoni, the Cotton Pad Dispenser is an innovative interpretation of an everyday essential. Made from shatter-proof PMMA, the top to the dispenser glides back to elegantly stow bathroom necessities while rounded corners lend the design a modern feel.

Taping the grid on the platform then painting the platform light grey.

Founded ninety years ago in Okayama, Japan, Kamoi Kakoshi invented “washi” rice paper masking tape. Now branded as MT Masking Tape, the tape is easy to tear and can be easily repositioned without affecting the surface it is placed on. The tape is semi-transparent, which provides a nice effect when different tapes are layered on each other.

The wall beneath the stairs holds hidden storage, including an Enomatic wine dispenser and Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers.

Photo caption: The wall beneath the stairs of this Beverly Hills home holds hidden storage, including an Enomatic wine dispenser and Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers.

An island topped with a Raw Concrete waterfall counter by Caesarstone ($1,535) provides a place for the kids to make snacks. The Delta faucet cost $380; the Moen soap dispenser was $44.

The only problem with Hay: I had sofa tastes, but a paper-tape budget. (I did buy a roll of this hot pink paper tape!).

For his thesis project, Bortotto created a scent dispenser that uses silk-paper filters.

These silicon diffusers emit a variety of scents that help achieve things like concentration or sleep.

Cube Collection Copper Desk Set by Tom Dixon, $295 set, from $60, separately A gleaming stapler, an organizer, a pen, and a tape dispenser.

Babylon collection by Samuel Wilkinson by Lexon. Inspired by rocks, these faceted desktop accessories—tape dispenser, scissors, stapler, cup, pen, and alarm clock—are made of injection molded plastic.

The Merge Concrete Desk Set is a collection of desktop items including a pen holder, cardholder tray, and tape dispenser. The Merge series is united by the enduring principles of geometry and the industrial appeal of concrete.

Lexon’s Babylon Desk Collection is a colorful, sculptural way to organize your home office. The series includes an alarm clock, stapler, pen cup, pen with stand, scissors, and tape dispenser.

The Cube Collection from Tom Dixon Studio is a desk accessory series that is at once sophisticated and simple. Including a stapler, tape dispenser, tidy tray, and pen, the Cube Collection is stripped of superfluous details and instead focuses on the primary function of each piece.

A skylight allows natural light to flow over the freestanding tub. The taps, soap dispenser, and pedal bin are by Vipp.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

Cube Collection Copper Tape Dispenser by Tom Dixon, $85 at the Dwell Store A copper case gives this humble office and desktop accessory a fun twist. Part of the Cube collection, it's part of a larger set that includes a matching stapler, tray, and pen.

A new arrival to the Dwell Store, Tom Dixon’s Cube Collection brings copper to a modern desktop. The collection includes a tray, pen, stapler, and tape dispenser that are made of copper-plated zinc alloy. The Cube Collection is defined by its geometric, cohesive look.

The kitchen features a Blanco Silgranit sink with a Lyty drinking water purifying faucet and a Hiendure built-in soap dispenser. The counter is made of walnut.